Miniature French Bronze figure entitled Retour de L’Herbe by Aime Jules Dalou modelled as a woman carrying a large sack over her shoulder.

Marks to base - Dalou, Cire Perdue, Susse Fres Edts Paris, Susse cachet and Bronze.

Model number 222, Jules Dalou, Le Sculpteur de la Republique by Amelie Simier.

Excellent condition, early 20th century.

10.5cm(H) x 5.6cm(W) 280gms

36/394 £895.00

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Vivers Mill Antiques has dated this French Bronze Figurative Sculpture to the 1910s.

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Miniature French Bronze figure entitled Retour de L’Herbe by Aime Jules Dalou modelled as a woman carrying a large sack over her shoulder.

Marks to base - Dalou, Cire Perdue, Susse Fres Edts Paris, Susse cachet and Bronze.

fig 1. A patinated dark brown bronze sculpture by Jules Dalou depicting a bent female peasant figure carrying a heavy bundle. — fig 1. French Bronze, Jules Dalou, Retour De L'herbe

Model number 222, Jules Dalou, Le Sculpteur de la Republique by Amelie Simier.

Excellent condition, early 20th century.

10.5cm(H) x 5.6cm(W) 280gms

36/394 £895.00

Date of Manufacture

Vivers Mill Antiques has dated this French Bronze Figurative Sculpture to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1218201

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36/394

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French Realist bronze sculptures of the late 19th century focus on unidealised subjects, often depicting peasants, labourers, and everyday rural life. Artists such as Aime-Jules Dalou employed fluid, highly textured modelling that captured movement and human emotion rather than classical perfection.

These sculptures were typically created using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand casting methods. The artist first modelled the figure in clay or wax, after which a foundry cast the image in bronze alloy and applied chemically created surface patinas.

Authentic pieces generally feature clear artist signatures, foundry stamps, or cast marks along the base. Additionally, original castings show precise surface detail, natural age-related patina wear on raised points, and appropriate weight consistent with solid bronze.

A bronze sculpture acts as an accent piece when displayed on a fireplace mantelpiece, bookshelf, or executive desk. Pairing dark patinated bronze against natural timber, stone, or muted walls highlights its sculptural form and tactile surface.

Bronze surfaces should be dusted regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush or lint-free cloth. To preserve the original patina, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually and avoid using liquid solvents, brass cleaners, or damp cloths.

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